Background The aim of this study is to assess the current status of metabolic and
behavioural risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among the adult population in South …

Background It is estimated that 4 million deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases each
year in China. Comprehensive understanding about modifiable risk factors and how the risk …

Summary Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in
most low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). CVDs and their metabolic risk factors have …

USA. The criteria for country selection were somewhat arbitrary, largely being based on
geographical location (Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Middle …

Aims To examine the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality in China and
in key subpopulations, and to estimate the population-level risks attributable to 12 common …

Background To determine the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of multiple risk
factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Malaysian adults. Methods We analysed …

Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in China. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the levels of cardiovascular health among Chinese adults and to …

Abstract Background Although South Asians experience cardiovascular disease (CVD) and
risk factors at an early age, the distribution of CVD risks across the socioeconomic spectrum …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a life-threatening chronic illness. CVD risk may be
influenced by environment and lifestyle. People in northern China usually consume high-fat …

The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is likely to increase dramatically in Asia over
the next several decades. In this paper, we review the existing data on CVD epidemiology in …